Quick Start Guide
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Setting up an Internet Connection
Prodigy ONE has optional connectivity to the Internet using SIM card based 3G communication, 802.11 WiFi, or
both. Once enabled with internet access, Prodigy ONE has both Internet Explorer and Opera internet browsers
for ease of use. Please note that these icons are disabled unless Prodigy ONE detects a WiFi and/or 3G
accessory device connected to the USB port.
Wireless (802.11) Settings
To enable the WiFi functionality, Prodigy ONE must have the USB WiFi adapter
installed and the vehicle must be within range of a 802.11 wireless network. This can
be a home/office wireless network, a business that offers WiFi, or it can be the “WiFi
Hotspot” on your mobile phone.
When connecting to a WiFi network for the first time AND if the network’s SSID
(network name) does not appear on the opening screen, you will need to choose “Add
New” to set up the network connection. This type of network connection would generally
be the case for networking computers together for shared access rather than finding
a dedicated wireless Internet connection. In most cases you will not need to do
this unless you intend to share files (such as media files) with your home/office
computer wirelessly. If within range, the dedicated wireless internet connection
should already broadcast its SSID and appear in the list on the screen.
Please note that if you are not computer savvy, you may wish to have your Prodigy ONE Installer setup and
configure any wireless networking capability at the time they install the WiFi adapter.
Once the network is defined and selected, you may
need to enter the Network Key (password) to gain
access. The only circumstance where this is not
necessary is when the network is unsecured without
any authentication as it might be with a public WiFi
connection.
If you are connecting to an existing network, the
Encryption type and Authentication should already
be pre-selected by the broadcast signal so that all
you are required to provide is the Network Key.
If you do not know this password, please contact
the administrator of that wireless network or check
the instructions that are provided for that network’s
hardware device(s) such as the wireless router.
Choose “
Add New
” if the network you want to connect to
does not appear in the list of available networks or if it’s not
yet set up. In most cases you will not need to do this unless
you intend to share files (such as media files) with your
home/office computer wirelessly.
In most cases for WiFi internet connections, one or more
WiFi networks (when within range) will appear with their
SSID name broadcast as possible network choices that
you can use to connect to the Internet. Simply highlight the
network you want and then choose “
Connect
”
If SSID Does Not Appear
If SSID Appears
Define Encryption and Password
Whether you set up a new network or connect into an
existing one, you will often be required to setup the
password (called the “Network Key”) to allow Prodigy ONE
to connect with that network. To enter the Network Key, use
the on-screen keyboard and when done select “OK”
